History[edit]

It was opened by the Eastern Union Railway in 1854 and the brick-built two-storey Italianate station building (not now in railway use) was probably designed by Frederick Barnes.[1]

There is a siding on the up side at the country end which earlier had additionally included a long curved incline which allowed goods movements down to the quayside using horse power.[2] This was later replaced by a spur with a much steeper incline down to the quays on the down side at the country end.[3]

At the West or London end of the downside there are several sidings which were for movements to and from the malt works.[4]

There was a signal box at the west end of the down platform, which having been taken out of service was rescued by the East Anglian Railway Museum. It is a Grade 1 listed building and today is again fully operational at the E.A.R.M at Chappel and Wakes Colne.[5]

Train services[edit]

In 2013 the service on the 'Mayflower Line' sees an hourly train for most of the week, although a few extra services run during the morning and evening peak Monday to Friday. They operate between Manningtree and Harwich Town calling at all stations, although a few trains are extended to or from Colchester or London Liverpool Street.[6]